Felt and non-woven garments imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported felt and non-woven garments worth $890.7 million (103.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.39 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $890.7M | 103.1K t |
| 2023 | $706.2M | 82.7K t |
| 2022 | $849.6M | 98.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.51B | 156.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.39B | 267.2K t |
| 2019 | $837.8M | 109.4K t |
| 2018 | $732.8M | 110.9K t |
| 2017 | $643.6M | 99.9K t |
Where the United States imports felt and non-woven garments from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Mexico (22%), Honduras (13%). Among the main suppliers, Honduras grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $321.1M | 36% |
| Mexico | $198.8M | 22% |
| Honduras | $112.0M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $92.1M | 10% |
| Cambodia | $65.8M | 7.4% |
| Myanmar | $36.0M | 4.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $32.0M | 3.6% |
| Bangladesh | $11.2M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $6.3M | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.7M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, close to the world average of $8.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Felt and non-woven garments exports from the United States
Exports of felt and non-woven garments by the United States reached $104.4 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 168 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $77.6M | 74% |
| Canada | $9.1M | 8.7% |
| Guatemala | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| El Salvador | $1.1M | 1% |
| Australia | $998K | 1% |
| Israel | $899K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $899K | 0.9% |
| Costa Rica | $814K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $780K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $669K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States felt and non-woven garments imports (HS 6210.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6210.10: Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of felt and non-woven garments imported by the United States?
The United States imported felt and non-woven garments worth $890.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 34% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt and non-woven garments to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($321.1 million), followed by Mexico (22%) and Honduras (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt and non-woven garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $8.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of felt and non-woven garments to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $643.6 million in 2017 to $890.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2020 at $4.39 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.32 billion a year.
Does the United States also export felt and non-woven garments?
Yes. The United States exported $104.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $786.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt and non-woven garments?
The HS code for felt and non-woven garments is subheading 6210.10. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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